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Fifth Freedom, 1983-07-01

Fifth Freedom, 1983-07-01

5TH FREEDOM A PUBLICATION FOR THE BUFFALO CAY COMMUNITY JULY-AUGUST 1983 FREE "The Freedom fo love whomever and however we want" GLCC MOVES, Begins Major Fund Drive The Gay and Lesbian Community Center has moved to new space which will be better able to meet the needs of the community of Western New York. Located at 647 West Del - avan Avenue between Delaware and Elmwood avenues, the new center's first advantage is greater accessability to more of the Gay and Lesbian community. A number of factors led to this decision to move. The first and foremost consideration was that of space. A new center was opened in April 1982 at 97 Rhode Island as the result of discussions occurring during Gay Pride Fest '81. This storefront location, while a good start was not adequate to meet the needs of a community as large and diverse as Buffalo's. When the coordinating committee of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center was given the opportunity to move into the space on West Delavan, its sheer size was viewed as the perfect ideal. The new building is a house, complete with living room, dining room, three upstairs bedrooms for use as offices and yard space for use as a place to hold barbecues or whatever. Already, The Fifth Freedom and the newly formed Buffalo Aids Task Force (see story elsewhere in this issue) have begun arranging for permanent headquarters at the Center. Furthermore, Metropolitan Community Church will continue its Thursday Rap Sessions and Religious Counsiling. And a Gay Men's Support Group will meet there every Wednesday in September at 7:30 PM. For more information on space availability and which groups are already using the Center, call The GLCC at 886-1274. OPEN HOUSE AUGUST SEVENTH A Grand Opening was held Sunday August seventh at the new Center. Nearly one hundred interested persons from the Gay and Lesbian Community, as well as interested persons from the larger community came to the event. As they toured the Center and munched on hors d'oeuvres and sipped wine and other libations, saw the great potential for service as well as what had already been done there to make sure an adequate space was being proveded for. The atmosphere was one of hope for the future and Gay Pride. Many were surprised that the Center had come so far in its short lifespan thusfar. According to members of The Gay And Lesbian Community Center's Coordinating Committee, many new faces were seen, cind the opinion was expressed that they would be seen again. THE FOUNDERS DRIVE Coincident with the open house, a Founders Drive, "One Hundred People One Hundred Dollars" was begun. The Center is looking for 100 people, groups and businesses to help purchase the new Center. They are asking anyone who can find a way to donate $100 to the drive. In order to secure purchase of the Center $10,850 needs to be raised by January 2, 1984. This will ensure that the extremely favorable funding made available to the Center by the present owner may be taken advantage of. The Founder's Fund Committee has made information about location, costs and financial aspects of the center so that prospective founders can be assured of the feasibility of the venture. Also, an escrow account has been etablished at the Bank of New York to guarantee that all donations are correctly earmarked and all financproperly handled. Each one of the Founding One Hundred or Founding Groups will be recognized on a large permantnt plaque which will be located in the Center's front foyer. If you have any questions, or merely wish to tour the new Center, call 886-1274 for answers or an appointment. OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS In addition to the "one Hundred People One Hundred Dollars" effort, several other fundraisers have already been scheduled. The second annual Labor Day Cruise on the Ms. Buffalo will be held Monday September sth. Departure from the Buffalo Naval And Servicemen's Park will be promptly at BPM. Tapes of the latest in dance music will be played and the onboard bar will serve up your favorite alcoholic and nonalcoholic libations. Tickets are on sale now at M.C. Compton's, Jimmy at City Lights, Rhinopotamus, Emma, GLCC and Center Members and others for $7. This ride is always a sellout, so get your tickets fast. The Crossroads, located at the corner of Allen Street and Delaware Avenue will hold a champagne buffet on Saturday September 24th from 7 to 11 PM. The buffet will featur a champagne fountain, coldcuts, vegetables, salads and desserts. Tickets are $6 or $5 in advance and are available at Crossroads and at GLCC from September Ist on. A Halloween Trick And Treat Party will be held at the Gay And Lesbian Community Center on Friday October 29th. Prizes will be awarded for the best male and female costumes. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Plenty of Camp Fun is promised, and tickets will be $3 general admission with a fifty cent discount for active GLCC members. Call The Center at 886-1274 for times and more details. MORE SPECIAL GLCC EVENTS In addition to the fundraising efforts listed above, more events for the Gay and Lesbian Community have been planned by The Center. The GLCC Camping Weekend is coming up August 26th through 28th. There will be lodges as well as acres for tent camping, workshops and general outdoor fun. Tickets are $12, or'ydu can arrange for carpooling by calling The Center. The price includes four meals and children under age twelve are free. Parents will be responsible for them as no childcare is planned. Tickets are available at M. C. Compton's, Jimmy at City Lights, Rhinopotamus, Emma, GICC and Center Members. They must be purchased in advance, so don't delay. Cont. on pagel2

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5TH FREEDOM A PUBLICATION FOR THE BUFFALO CAY COMMUNITY JULY-AUGUST 1983 FREE "The Freedom fo love whomever and however we want" GLCC MOVES, Begins Major Fund Drive The Gay and Lesbian Community Center has moved to new space which will be better able to meet the needs of the community of Western New York. Located at 647 West Del - avan Avenue between Delaware and Elmwood avenues, the new center's first advantage is greater accessability to more of the Gay and Lesbian community. A number of factors led to this decision to move. The first and foremost consideration was that of space. A new center was opened in April 1982 at 97 Rhode Island as the result of discussions occurring during Gay Pride Fest '81. This storefront location, while a good start was not adequate to meet the needs of a community as large and diverse as Buffalo's. When the coordinating committee of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center was given the opportunity to move into the space on West Delavan, its sheer size was viewed as the perfect ideal. The new building is a house, complete with living room, dining room, three upstairs bedrooms for use as offices and yard space for use as a place to hold barbecues or whatever. Already, The Fifth Freedom and the newly formed Buffalo Aids Task Force (see story elsewhere in this issue) have begun arranging for permanent headquarters at the Center. Furthermore, Metropolitan Community Church will continue its Thursday Rap Sessions and Religious Counsiling. And a Gay Men's Support Group will meet there every Wednesday in September at 7:30 PM. For more information on space availability and which groups are already using the Center, call The GLCC at 886-1274. OPEN HOUSE AUGUST SEVENTH A Grand Opening was held Sunday August seventh at the new Center. Nearly one hundred interested persons from the Gay and Lesbian Community, as well as interested persons from the larger community came to the event. As they toured the Center and munched on hors d'oeuvres and sipped wine and other libations, saw the great potential for service as well as what had already been done there to make sure an adequate space was being proveded for. The atmosphere was one of hope for the future and Gay Pride. Many were surprised that the Center had come so far in its short lifespan thusfar. According to members of The Gay And Lesbian Community Center's Coordinating Committee, many new faces were seen, cind the opinion was expressed that they would be seen again. THE FOUNDERS DRIVE Coincident with the open house, a Founders Drive, "One Hundred People One Hundred Dollars" was begun. The Center is looking for 100 people, groups and businesses to help purchase the new Center. They are asking anyone who can find a way to donate $100 to the drive. In order to secure purchase of the Center $10,850 needs to be raised by January 2, 1984. This will ensure that the extremely favorable funding made available to the Center by the present owner may be taken advantage of. The Founder's Fund Committee has made information about location, costs and financial aspects of the center so that prospective founders can be assured of the feasibility of the venture. Also, an escrow account has been etablished at the Bank of New York to guarantee that all donations are correctly earmarked and all financproperly handled. Each one of the Founding One Hundred or Founding Groups will be recognized on a large permantnt plaque which will be located in the Center's front foyer. If you have any questions, or merely wish to tour the new Center, call 886-1274 for answers or an appointment. OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS In addition to the "one Hundred People One Hundred Dollars" effort, several other fundraisers have already been scheduled. The second annual Labor Day Cruise on the Ms. Buffalo will be held Monday September sth. Departure from the Buffalo Naval And Servicemen's Park will be promptly at BPM. Tapes of the latest in dance music will be played and the onboard bar will serve up your favorite alcoholic and nonalcoholic libations. Tickets are on sale now at M.C. Compton's, Jimmy at City Lights, Rhinopotamus, Emma, GLCC and Center Members and others for $7. This ride is always a sellout, so get your tickets fast. The Crossroads, located at the corner of Allen Street and Delaware Avenue will hold a champagne buffet on Saturday September 24th from 7 to 11 PM. The buffet will featur a champagne fountain, coldcuts, vegetables, salads and desserts. Tickets are $6 or $5 in advance and are available at Crossroads and at GLCC from September Ist on. A Halloween Trick And Treat Party will be held at the Gay And Lesbian Community Center on Friday October 29th. Prizes will be awarded for the best male and female costumes. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Plenty of Camp Fun is promised, and tickets will be $3 general admission with a fifty cent discount for active GLCC members. Call The Center at 886-1274 for times and more details. MORE SPECIAL GLCC EVENTS In addition to the fundraising efforts listed above, more events for the Gay and Lesbian Community have been planned by The Center. The GLCC Camping Weekend is coming up August 26th through 28th. There will be lodges as well as acres for tent camping, workshops and general outdoor fun. Tickets are $12, or'ydu can arrange for carpooling by calling The Center. The price includes four meals and children under age twelve are free. Parents will be responsible for them as no childcare is planned. Tickets are available at M. C. Compton's, Jimmy at City Lights, Rhinopotamus, Emma, GICC and Center Members. They must be purchased in advance, so don't delay. Cont. on pagel2